Apparatus for rotating objects around a base of a tree and a method for making the apparatus

Abstract

An apparatus for rotating objects around a tree. The apparatus includes a rigid material that has a top surface and a bottom surface with a first aperture, configured to receive the base of the tree. The aperture is disposed substantially in the center of the rigid material. A gear is coupled to the bottom surface of the rigid material. A frame includes a pinion configured to rotate about the gear. A motor, coupled to the pinion, rotates the pinion. The frame also includes a second aperture, configured to receive the base of a tree.

1. A method of making a device for rotating objects around a Christmas tree, the method comprising:
 providing a rigid material with a top surface and a bottom surface and a first aperture disposed substantially in a center of the rigid material, the bottom surface of the rigid material includes a first and second circular groove;  
 coupling a gear to the rigid material;  
 providing a frame that has a top surface and a bottom surface with a second aperture therein,  
 coupling a pinion to the top surface of the frame, the pinion is configured to rotate about the gear of the rigid material;  
 coupling a first set of wheels and a second set of wheels to the top surface of the frame;  
 contacting the first set of wheels with the first groove;  
 contacting the second set of wheels with the second groove; and  
 aligning the rigid material and the frame to allow a base of a tree to extend through  
 the first aperture of the rigid material and the second aperture of the frame.  
 
   
   
     2. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the rigid material is circular. 
   
   
     3. The method of  claim 1 , the rigid material comprises a material selected from a group consisting of wood and plastic.